THE TOW TRUCK JOURNAL · ALISO VIEJO
Towing Tips and Roadside Know-How for Aliso Viejo Drivers
Straight answers on breakdowns, tows and staying safe on the 73, Aliso Creek Road and around South County.
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Steering Wheel Shakes When Braking: A Mechanic’s Feel and Fix Guide
You press the brake pedal and the wheel starts to shudder. The shake can scare you. I have felt it on long downhill stretches…
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Why Is My Car AC Not Blowing Cold Air? A Mechanic’s Triage Guide
You hit the AC button on a hot day. Warm air pours out. I hear this story every summer, from Phoenix parking lots to…
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Why Is My Car Overheating? A Mechanic’s Emergency First Guide
The needle climbs into the red. Steam curls from under the hood. Your heart rate jumps. I have pulled stalled cars off Interstate 10…
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Why Won’t My Car Start? A Mechanic’s Symptom by Symptom Guide
You turn the key and nothing happens. Your stomach drops. I have heard this call from Interstate 95 rest stops to Phoenix parking lots.…
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How to Clean Headlights: A Mechanic’s Step by Step Guide
Yellow, foggy headlights look bad. They also cut how far you see at night. I replace bulbs for drivers who blame the bulb when…
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How to Reset the Check Engine Light: A Mechanic’s Step by Step Guide
That glowing dash light makes any driver nervous. Many people want a quick way to turn it off. I get it. Still, the smart…
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Towing With a Tow Strap: A Mechanic’s Step by Step Guide
A dead car does not always mean a tow truck bill. Sometimes a short pull to safety is all you need. Towing with a…
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Why Is My Check Engine Light On? A Mechanic’s Step by Step Guide
That amber light on your dash can ruin a good day. Many drivers ask why is my check engine light on when the car…
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Car Battery Maintenance: A Mechanic’s Step by Step Guide for Every Driver
Most dead batteries trace back to neglect, not bad luck. Good car battery maintenance takes about fifteen minutes every few months. I have jump…
